85 calorie Ice Cream: no machine necessary!

Shut the front door! 85 calorie ice cream? Yes! No stupid appliance that I will rarely use cluttering up my cabinets? Yes! Well, then let’s do this. This summer is going to be all about 85 calorie ice cream.

As soon as I saw this video, I made the strawberry version. Partly because I always have frozen strawberries, yogurt, and honey on hand, and partly because I am obsessed with strawberries. So, thank you, Hungry Gypsy, for my new favorite strawberry treat!

Ingredients for 85 calorie ice cream

1 cup frozen fruit

1/2 cup yogurt (I use nonfat, plain greek yogurt)

1 tsp honey or sweetener of choice

Squeeze of lime juice (optional)

Instructions for 85 calorie ice cream

Place all ingredients in a food processor or powerful blender.

Blend for a couple of minutes.

Serve as soft serve immediately or freeze for 4-5 hours in either popsicle molds or freezer-safe container.

Recipe makes approximately 2 cups, 1 cup per serving.

Nutrition Information for one 1 cup serving

Calories: 85

Fat: 0

Carbs: 16 net carbs

Protein: 5 grams

Seriously, I’m nearly crying at the calorie count. Answered prayers for my sweet tooth, which I refer to as the brazen hussy that won’t quit!

Tip Time!

No tips to make this 85 calorie ice cream better or easier because this recipe is so good and so easy. Seriously, if I can’t complete these easy steps then I do not deserve ice cream. But, if you’re looking for popsicle molds, try these…

Or these little cuties if you don’t have a lot of room in your freezer…